Just GOOGLE failed defense project USA and you will find an incredible 4,090,000 matches. Perhaps there is something to it.
The Army's rapid-fire artillery piece http://www.defenselink.mil/news/May2002/n05082002_200205085.html
The worthless "Patriot 1" missile system.
http://www.computerworld.com/industrytopics/defense/story/0,10801,106121,00.html?from=story_kc
Etc, etc, etc.
You might also have noticed how often USA helicopters drop from the skies or crash killing all aboard. If civilian air travel was 1% as risky, it would be shut down altogether.
The problem with high-tech is that it is VERY difficult to operate on a dirty, confused battlefield. Is anybody willing to bet that THIS wonderful rifle will actually make it into service and be accepted by the grunts? I will be delighted to take your money.
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Ever seen how many high-tech projects FAIL?
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- REALLY OFF-TOPIC: The USA needs a new standard rifle.
- Concluding remark on this thread.
- A replacement is already under development and test
- Pardon me. I meant a GOOD replacement.
- Did you even read the article before making your 'expert pronouncement of fact'?
- did you miss the bit about XM8 being lighter and more reliable than M-16? (n/t)
- So sayeth David, it must be true
- He's right.
- Too heavy at 18 lbs. MUCH too expensive. No improved hitting power.
- Pardon me. I meant a GOOD replacement.
- USA loses and old standard.